US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rub-A-Dub
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DG-0050-A Heads of Government KKmasteringRunouts A Side
DG-0050-A Dubb Heads of Government KKmasteringRunouts B Side
The Mighty DiamondsHeads Of Government
Vinyl pressings
Heads Of Government
by The Mighty Diamonds · 1980
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Heads Of Government was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Heads Of Government
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Rub-A-DubFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Gussie Roots Sounds7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Music Works Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Gussie Roots Sounds7" | 7" |
| ? | US | Rub-A-Dub DG0050 / Revolutionary Sounds DG005012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Germain Records / Revolutionary Sounds12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Reggae12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Germain Records / Revolutionary Sounds12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Rub-A-Dub DG0050 / Revolutionary Sounds DG005012", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AHeads Of Government
- BHeads Of Government (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heads Of Government are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Heads Of Government are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Heads Of Government first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US. One of them is Rub-A-Dub.
How do I tell if my copy of Heads Of Government is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DG-0050-A Heads of Government KKmastering and DG-0050-A Dubb Heads of Government KKmastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heads Of Government on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
